2020 Putney Student Travel

Welcome to Putney’s 69 th season!

It was the summer of 1951, and in a world still reeling from the aftershocks of the Second World War, our parents—devoted educators and dreamers—led 18 brave high school students on the first Putney trip to Europe, making the 10-day crossing by steamer. Our dad’s world view was deeply shaped by his wartime service; our mom’s by a childhood in occupied Holland. They shared what many believed was a naive and unusual mission, especially in a time before air travel: To use “summer vacation” to change the lives of young people by ushering them out of their comfort zones and empowering them to travel off the beaten track, to connect meaningfully with people of different cultures, and to embrace what is new and different with a supportive group of peers and leaders who challenge them and keep them safe. By doing so, our parents believed they could help contribute to a more peaceful world.

Our world has changed radically in the 69 summers since, but Putney’s mission has not. We remain passionately devoted to being much more than just another summer experience. Instead, we provide innovative programs that foster maturity, self-confidence, and personal discovery while deepening global awareness and cultural understanding.

The best part of this work we do with our creative colleagues here in the Putney Barn is exactly what our parents also loved the most: the transformative enthusiasm of our returning students— filled with tears of joy and tales—lives visibly changed as they hug their fellow students and leaders goodbye. Ultimately it is that happiness and growth that all parents seek for their kids before they head off to blaze impressive paths for themselves in college and beyond; it’s what we at Putney work year after year to create and deliver.

The descriptions in this catalog can only scratch the surface of what a summer with Putney means. Please visit our website for more complete descriptions and details. We also urge you to call us about any programs that interest you so that we can get to know you better.

We hope you will join us!

Best,

Governor Peter Shumlin & Jeffrey Shumlin, Directors

We’re not new at this. Our perfect safety record gives parents comfort and reflects decades of institutional knowledge and expertise in performing successful risk management, supporting young travelers, and delivering high quality programming.

Lasting Benefits

Our programs instill confidence, maturity, and passion for cultures and ideas that are new to students—benefits that extend far beyond summer.

These experiences often serve as springboards for students to develop lifelong interests.

Outstanding Leaders

We choose our highly qualified leaders with expertise in the destinations to which they lead as well as the ability to inspire students. Many have advanced degrees and take time away from successful careers to lead because they love our students and believe in our mission.

Great Students

We carefully review applications and accept only students who have the ability to thrive on a Putney program. Our goal is to accept young people who are well adjusted, bright, curious about the world, and who can contribute positively to their group.

Innovative Programs

We continually strive to develop and improve our programming in response to world issues. Our students benefit from a global network of friends and partner organizations that has been built over seven decades and includes teachers, farmers, artists, activists, NGOs, and many others.

It’s Fun!

While our programs all have ambitious educational goals, our founders believed that you learn best when you’re having fun. For 68 years Putney has made learning fun and we can guarantee that’s not going to change in our 69 th summer. Please join us!

The Putney Difference

Excellent Group Dynamics

Our leaders facilitate a positive group dynamic and build a community where everyone is included, celebrated, and invited to participate. Putney students return home with increased maturity, lasting friendships, and broadened perspectives.

Student Ownership

Students learn and grow the most when they are given clear expectations and a chance to take ownership of their experience. While our leaders supervise and direct each program, students actively lead important daily tasks, activities, and discussions.

High Expectations

We have clearly communicated expectations of behavior that are designed to keep students safe and bring out the best in them. Our simple rules—no smoking, drinking, or drugs, as well as a few more—promote safety and build trust within the group.

Global Stewardship

We partner with communities around the world through longterm collaborations. Our students benefit from authentic interactions with local people. As a result, they learn to value community empowerment, cultural diversity, and environmental sustainability.

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life.

— Sophia L., Park Tudor School, Carmel, IN

I was finally able to come out of my shell on this trip.

I made friends for a lifetime, and

of the best experiences of my

Safety & risk management

A commitment to safety is the bedrock of our program operations. The full-time Putney team, led by Directors Jeff Shumlin and Governor Peter Shumlin, is large enough to operate innovative programs all over the world, yet small enough to ensure that all families receive the highest level of support.

Experienced Leadership

We hire and train only the best international educators— college graduates with high levels of maturity, judgment, and expertise, significant experience working with young people, and certifications in CPR and First Aid.

Open Lines of Communication

We maintain open lines of communication with parents, students, and leaders. While programs are underway, we can be reached by phone 24/7.

An Inclusive Environment

We celebrate diversity on our programs and expect the same of our students. We do not tolerate bullying and act decisively to safeguard the physical and emotional safety of our students.

Program Setup & Emergency Support

We only offer programs in stable locations with the infrastructure to handle urgent situations that might realistically arise. Our vetting process includes making site visits, monitoring locations, reviewing safety records, and more. Our students are covered for emergencies by the world’s leading medical evacuation plan.

Going beyond for 69 years

Since 1951 Putney students have trekked the globe, immersing themselves in cultures and communities as their lives are changed.

1951 – The first trip departs by steamship for Switzerland, Italy, France, and Holland, led by founders George and Kitty Shumlin. The ocean crossing takes ten days each way—three weeks of an eight-week program.

1957 – During the Cold War, Putney becomes the first organization to take high school students to the U.S.S.R., exploring Moscow and Leningrad and living with Russian students on the Black Sea.

1972 – Putney’s first program in Africa explores Tanzania and summits Mt. Kilimanjaro.

1983 – After 32 years, George and Kitty retire from Putney Student Travel, passing the reins to their sons, Pete and Jeff.

1986 – Chinese Revolutionary hero Bill Hinton opens doors for Putney in China. Students bicycle through coal-mine country in Shanxi Province and live with Chinese families in an agricultural commune still closed to westerners in Shandong Province.

1990 – Putney inaugurates its first program dedicated entirely to service, in Montserrat in the Caribbean following Hurricane Hugo.

1999 – The second floor of the converted cow barn where Putney’s office had been for 40 years is emptied of hay, renovated, and converted to the current office.

2005 – At Yale University, Putney introduces programs focused on global awareness, with students addressing issues of poverty, sustainability, development, healthcare, and much more.

2007 – National Geographic and Putney partner to create National Geographic Student Expeditions. Learn more about this collaboration on page 69.

2017 – The New York Times and Putney partner to create New York Times Student Journeys. Learn more about this collaboration on page 70.

2020 – Putney invests in carbon offsets to cover carbon emissions on group flights, launches programs focused on careers to inspire future leaders, and brings back its classic Mount Kilimanjaro program.

the barn today

Our team includes educators, linguists, world travelers, a former ship captain, a governor, an MFA in writing, Watson and Fulbright fellows, artists, moms and dads, a capuchin monkey researcher, and much more. Give us a call or connect with us on the road as we travel to meet with prospective students this winter.

Outstanding Leaders

We select Putney leaders from a highly competitive pool of diverse and qualified candidates. They bring to each program a depth of experience in teaching, foreign language, international living, and world travel. As graduates of the nation’s top colleges and universities and veterans of prestigious organizations like the Peace Corps, Teach for America, and The Fulbright Program, our leaders distinguish themselves in the fields of teaching, arts, athletics, journalism, law, medicine, and international development.

Leaders attend an intensive training that features hands-on workshops, discussions, and activities focused on safety, group dynamics, program logistics, and leadership. They share a commitment to safety, a passion for exploration, and an enthusiasm for facilitating positive group dynamics. Putney leaders are not only advisors, guides, and mentors to their students, but also role models and friends during the summer and beyond. Meet our leaders and read full bios at goputney.com/leaders.

1 in 2 100%

More than half of our 2019 leaders also led for Putney in the previous summer.

100% of our leaders have bachelor’s degrees, with many pursuing or holding master’s or doctoral degrees.

16+

Collectively, our leaders speak over 16 languages including Mandarin, Swahili, Thai, Hindi, Hebrew, and Arabic.

The leaders were terrific! Highly qualified, organized, kind, and fun! They helped the students stretch and grow and realize their potential in many areas.

I felt confident in their abilities and care.

— Sandra & Lew Hassell, Hillsborough, NC

Leaders Jada and John, Service Nepal 2019

Sarah Ingraham

Columbia University, M.A., Int'l. Education Development Skidmore College, B.A., Psychology

While at Columbia University, Sarah studied international education development. Sarah has traveled extensively in Central and South America, including a gap year before college, followed by a semester in Panama studying conservation and development. Currently, she is pursuing a Ph.D. Sarah is fluent in Spanish and proficient in French.

Jack Schrupp

Williams College, B.A., French, B.A., History

While at Williams College, Jack studied abroad in Grenoble, France, and wrote a French Honors Thesis on language maintenance and decline. He teaches French at Phillips Academy Andover, where he is an in-house counselor in a boys’ dorm and also coaches rowing and skiing. Jack is fluent in French.

Julianna Beveridge

University of Virginia, M.A., Spanish

Sewanee: University of the South, B.A., Spanish

In college, Julianna studied Spanish literature and art and lived with host families in Segovia, Zaragoza, and Madrid, Spain. After graduation, Julianna began her master’s program at the University of Virginia, where she discovered her passion for teaching. Julianna is fluent in Spanish, and proficient in Italian and French. She teaches as a Spanish lecturer at UVA.

Jarell Skinner Roy

University of Michigan, M.A., Higher Ed. (candidate) University of Wisconsin Madison, B.A., French, Legal Studies

While attending UW Madison, Jarell spent six months living with a host family and taking classes in Aix-enProvence, France, while also traveling throughout Europe. After college, Jarell taught high school English in the West African country of Benin and then worked at an education nonprofit in Minneapolis. Currently, Jarell is pursuing his master’s in higher education.

Jessamine Irwin

New York University, Dual Certificate M.A., TFFL/TESOL

University of Maine, B.A., French, minor in Spanish

As an undergraduate, Jessamine studied Romance languages before going abroad to work and travel throughout Central America, Mexico, and France. At NYU, Jessamine studied second language acquisition and taught high schoolers in both Paris and New York. Jessamine now works as a lecturer in French at NYU. Jessamine is fluent in French, English, and Spanish, and proficient in Italian.

Chris Wimer

Virginia Tech, B.A., Spanish, B.S., Human Development

During college, Chris studied abroad in Guatemala and the Dominican Republic, where he focused on health, environmental, and educational issues, and helped establish medical clinics in Honduras and Nicaragua. Currently, Chris lives in Quito, Ecuador, where he works as a Physical Education teacher at Alliance Academy International. He is proficient in Spanish, American Sign Language, and Braille.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

At Putney Student Travel, we encourage our students to be travelers, not tourists—to be global stewards and global citizens—yet we acknowledge that the act of traveling causes significant waste: items we discard in-country, pollution from international flights, and contributing to waste in regions where infrastructure is limited. Here are the first steps we’ve taken to mitigate these impacts.

Waste Awareness & Reduction

Last year we embarked on a Barn project to cultivate an organization-wide awareness of our waste stream. We implemented a composting system and e-waste recycling project at the Putney Barn, which reduced our landfill waste by 75%. As an extension of this project, we designed curriculum that encourages our leaders and students to minimize waste and raise awareness of our impact as travelers.

Carbon Offsets for Air Travel

This year, Putney is investing in a carbon offset program to cover greenhouse gas emissions from all student and leader group flights. We are working directly with Vermont-based NativeEnergy to identify and invest in community-scale and sustainable projects that would not otherwise be realized. This year’s offset contributions will help fund a wind energy installation project in India.

School, Princeton, NJ

Putney has truly lit a passion inside of me that cannot be extinguished.

— Connor M., Princeton Day

service

Community Engagement & Global Awareness

Collaborate on service projects and connect meaningfully with people of different cultures. Deepen your understanding and awareness of issues affecting communities around the world.

Contribute to important initiatives planned in partnership with communities and trusted contacts. Pour cement to replace dirt floors, restore a water storage and irrigation system, or lay a foundation for a community kitchen—in Nepal, the Dominican Republic, India, Fiji, and more.

Design your own independent project to engage in local life. Immerse yourself in the life of your host community and learn how service work can be fun and educational. Receive a certificate for the number of service hours you complete.

She gained a greater appreciation of the world at large and what it means to serve.

– Lisa & Brad Saunders, Blue Bell, PA

Also available for Middle School See pages 57–59

costa rica

Village Immersion, Cloud Forests, & Tropical Beaches

• Volunteer with Tico friends to build a community center

• Practice Spanish and help local cooks prepare meals

• Play an afternoon game of fútbol with local children

• Learn to surf along Costa Rica’s pristine coastline

Destination • Travel to Costa Rica, a small country known for its biodiversity, pristine beaches, and innovative approaches to ecotourism. Immerse yourself in a small village, collaborate on service projects, and explore the country’s natural wonders— from tropical rainforests to Pacific Coast beaches, hot springs, and active volcanoes.

Projects • Collaborate with locals on important projects identified by your host community. Lay foundations and build walls for a community center, teach English, or plant trees for a reforestation project. Take turns preparing daily meals and learning to cook traditional cuisine like gallo pinto alongside local cooks.

Activities • Relax with Tico friends after a day’s work, hike to a hidden swimming hole, and play a game of fútbol in the town plaza. Take excursions to surf on pristine beaches, ride a zipline, trek through tropical forests in search of monkeys and sloths, and take a professionally guided whitewater rafting trip.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

June 22–July 6 July 14–28

July 4–25 July 10–31

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 15 or 22 days • $4,190 or $5,190 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from Miami

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Our daughter came back relaying how they worked as a team and the responsibilities they had to each other. We feel strongly that the service component was very meaningful and authentic. We're so impressed with how this program was run.

– Allison Keil & Benjamin Eastman, Brooklyn, NY

High School • Service

Dominican Republic

Beaches, Bachata, & Community Building

• Work with Dominican friends on building projects

• Play a game of baseball with Dominican peloteros

• Camp under the stars on a white-sand beach

• Enjoy three days on the pristine Samaná Peninsula

Destination • Explore the Dominican Republic, a Spanishspeaking Caribbean country known for its vibrant culture, gorgeous beaches, and colonial past. Begin in Santo Domingo, then head southwest to your host village. Take overnight trips to the Cordillera Central mountains, a pristine white-sand beach, and the Samaná Peninsula.

Projects • Work alongside community members to complete a series of cement foundations for local family homes. Plant an organic garden, shadow a larimar artisan, or teach English to children at the primary school.

Activities • Learn about Dominican history, swim in turquoise waters at a secluded beach, and enjoy an evening bonfire with friends. Ride horseback, hike to a hidden waterfall, whitewater raft in the Cordillera Central mountains, and snorkel in clear ocean waters off the Samaná Peninsula.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

June 29–July 20

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 22 days • $5,090 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from Miami

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fiji

Community Building, Remote Islands, & Tropical Tides

• Work with villagers on construction at the local school

• Snorkel or scuba Fiji’s Rainbow Reef with guides

• Host an after-school sports or arts club for children

• Join in a traditional kava ceremony with local friends

Destination • Immerse yourself in Fiji’s rich blend of indigenous cultures as you explore its pristine tropical landscape and ecology. Begin in Nadi on the main island of Viti Levu and then travel to your island-home of Taveuni, the “Garden Island of Fiji,” to collaborate with locals and experience traditional Fijian arts and ceremonies.

Projects • Integrate with your island host community by helping with a variety of construction, cultural, and education projects at the local school. After a traditional sevu sevu welcome ceremony, get to work constructing a classroom, painting the village hall, planting a garden, or teaching English to local children.

Activities • Snorkel and, if you are certified, scuba dive on Fiji’s famous Rainbow Reef on a private dive boat. Explore lush inland rainforests and remote beaches. Discover the Bouma Waterfalls, drift down natural water slides, and play rugby or volleyball with your local friends.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

June 24–July 15 July 1–22

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 22 days • $5,090 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from Los Angeles

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This village taught me that kindness and love are everything. They taught me that helping each other is more important than competing, and that’s something I hope to spread in my community.

– Haily R., Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School, New York, NY

High School • Service

Education in Rural Rajasthan & the Golden Triangle india

• Collaborate to build an addition at a village school in Rajasthan

• Witness the golden light on the majestic Taj Mahal at sunrise

• Travel the famous Golden Triangle of Jaipur, Agra, and Delhi

• Sample curries, dal, tandoori, and other Indian dishes

Destination • Travel to rural Rajasthan in India’s beautiful and arid northwest, and experience the cultural, historical, and ecological richness of this state. Explore the lakes and historic temples of Udaipur, known as the “City of Lakes," the lavish palaces and Mughal forts of Jaipur, and Bharatpur’s Keoladeo Ghana National Park. Cap your program with a visit to the iconic Taj Mahal.

Projects • Collaborate with community members on meaningful projects in your host village. Contribute to building projects or needed renovations at the local school or community center, and teach English to local children. Pursue individual internships with artisans, plant seedlings, or learn traditional music and dance.

Activities • Experience India’s traditions in temples and village ceremonies, participate in dance workshops, and explore the palaces and forts that dot the Rajasthani countryside. Visit New Delhi’s iconic sights, including the Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, or the soaring Qutab Minar tower. Peruse traditional crafts and local wares in one of Jaipur’s many bustling open-air markets.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

June 29–July 22

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 24 days • $5,790 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from New York

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High School • Service morocco

Sustainability & Service

• Collaborate on building projects using traditional methods

• Explore the lively and vibrant night market in Marrakesh

• Interview nomadic peoples about the impact of climate change

• Learn to surf in the Atlantic beach town of Essaouira

Destination • Begin in Marrakesh and get a sense of the city’s rich cultural history, built on millenia of Berber inhabitation and later Muslim settlement. Head into the rugged High Atlas mountains to complete your service projects in an indigenous Berber community, then travel to the scenic Atlantic coast to share your independent projects and surf with your group.

Projects • Collaborate on service projects in a Berber community to learn about their lifestyle and explore the challenges, such as drought, that climate change presents. Immerse yourself in village life by helping with the community garden, learning traditional building methods, and teaching primary and secondary school students.

Activities • From land to sea, explore a diversity of environments on this program. Discover the captivating shop stalls in the market of Marrakesh, complete a multi-day trek into the High Atlas mountains, play a game of pick-up soccer with members of your host community, and go surfing in the beach town of Essaouira.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

July 20–August 9

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 21 days • $5,690 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from New York

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I wandered through kasbahs, spice markets, and cities pulsing with energy. I climbed onto a camel and explored the edge of the Sahara.

Then I enjoyed admiring the views from the heights of the Atlas Mountains.

– Md. Nashir U., Manhattan Center of Science and Math, Brooklyn, NY

High School • Service

Nepal’s Sherpa people are renowned for their mountain savvy, strength, and roles as guides and porters on Himalayan climbs. A favorite fueling dish of these high-altitude residents is the Nepalese staple of dal bhat: a spiced lentil soup, served over rice, with curried or steamed vegetables. We meet Sherpa families, share meals, and hear epic stories of their mountaineering feats as we trek through the Solukhumbu Valley on the trail that leads up to Mt. Everest.

Village

Valley nepal

Immersion, Monasteries, & the Everest

• Teach English to local youth and help build a community building

• Trek between villages in the picturesque Everest Valley

• Learn to meditate on a retreat with young Buddhist monks

• Follow the monkey calls to the temple of Swayambhunath

Destination • In the foothills of the Himalaya, volunteer in a remote village in the Solukhumbu region below Mount Everest. At the midpoint of your service, head out on a short trek in the Everest Valley through traditional Sherpa villages, and finish with a retreat at the Taksindu Monastery with monks of all ages.

Projects • Stay in a center for Sherpa youth and help the community with construction projects at their school. Work alongside Nepali activists who run grassroots education, health, and youth empowerment projects. Exchange stories with young Nepalis about their heritage and experiences of development and cultural change.

Activities • Learn traditional dances and prepare Nepali culinary specialties. Hear stories from Tibetan refugees, follow the footsteps of Everest climbers with Sherpa guides, and wake to stunning views of the world’s tallest mountains. Explore Kathmandu’s bazaars and royal architecture and walk with pilgrims to Asia’s most magnificent temples.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

June 27–July 18 July 18–August 8

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 22 days • $5,990 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from New York

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Andean Peaks, Inca Ruins, & the Sacred Valley peru

• Work alongside local foremen in a Quechua village

• Practice Spanish and play fútbol with new Peruvian friends

• Hike ancient Inca trails through the Andean mountains

• Explore Machu Picchu, a mysterious mountaintop citadel

Destination • Travel to Peru’s Sacred Valley and experience the blend of ancient Inca and modern Peruvian society. Settle into our host village, a Quechua community in the heart of the Andean cordillera. Cap off your program with a journey by train to Machu Picchu and a weekend in Cusco.

Projects • Immerse yourself in the daily life of a Quechua community as you work alongside local friends and skilled craftsmen on a variety of community-initiated projects. Construct housing, paint murals, join in the potato harvest, learn how to weave traditional fabrics, or teach English to local primary students.

Activities • Hike through Inca ruins at Pisac, Moray, and Ollantaytambo. Get hands-on experience in the art of weaving at a women’s cooperative in Chinchero. Journey by train to Machu Picchu to explore this ancient wonder of the world. Spend a weekend in the imperial city of Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

June 28–July 18 July 11–25

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 15 or 21 days • $4,090 or $5,090 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from Miami

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Founded in 2011, the Resilient and Victorious United Women’s Football Club, or RV United, is based in the township of Khayelitsha and serves girls and young women. Through the game of soccer, girls exercise, build self-esteem, challenge harmful gender norms, and become empowered to live healthy lifestyles with the mentorship of coaches and older players.

High School • Service

south africa

Soccer,

Community Building, & Girls' Empowerment

• Coach a soccer camp for girls alongside professional staff

• Hike Table Mountain for a bird's-eye view of Cape Town

• Meet former inmates of the prison that held Nelson Mandela

• Go on safari and spot giraffes, zebras, and elephants

Destination • Cape Town is nestled between the sweeping cliffs of Table Mountain National Park and the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. This port city is a cosmopolitan hub of cultural activity and a melting pot of international influences. Explore the city’s complicated history as you focus on community building and girls’ empowerment through soccer.

Projects • Join the Resilient and Victorious United Women's Football Club for a series of workshops and learn how they use soccer to promote healthy lifestyles, confidence, leadership skills, and academic achievement for local girls. Then, using what you have learned, design and implement a one-week soccer camp alongside professional coaches.

Activities • Hike iconic Table Mountain, take surfing lessons, or speak with former inmates at Robben Island, the prison that once held Nelson Mandela. Host a soccer camp for local girls, and cap the experience with a safari in Kruger National Park to spot big game and learn about wildlife conservation initiatives.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

June 25–July 14

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 20 days • $6,590 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York

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Classroom Construction, Swahili, & Safari tanzania

• Help with classroom construction in your host village

• Teach English lessons for Tanzanian school children

• Visit a Maasai boma on the Oldonyo Sambu plains

• Explore the 10-mile-wide Ngorongoro Crater big game park

Destination • Travel to Tanzania, a beautiful and culturally diverse country. Experience village life near Arusha in lush, mountainous, northeastern Tanzania. Explore the bustling markets of Moshi and the town of Machame on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Conclude with a safari in Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.

Projects • Immerse yourself in village life by helping with community-initiated projects such as building a classroom or housing for teachers, painting and repairing school buildings, or teaching English to local children. Pursue a personal project by shadowing a local farmer, learning to cook a local dish, or organizing a village soccer tournament.

Activities • Explore Tanzania’s colorful markets. Play pickup games of frisbee or soccer with local youth. Foster new friendships with members of our host community while learning the basics of Swahili. Spot lions, zebras, giraffes, and elephants on a multi-day safari led by close friends of Putney.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

June 29–July 21

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 23 days • $6,590 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from New York

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My child came home with a deep appreciation of Vietnamese culture and the history of American aggression in the country. He worked hard, was a team player, and built strong relationships.

– Jessica Oski, Burlington, VT

High School • Service

vietnam

Rebuilding in a Post-War Community

• Lend a hand building houses for Vietnamese families

• Learn basic Vietnamese from local children and teens

• Swim and relax at beautiful beaches in the afternoon

• Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter and breathtaking Ha Long Bay

Destination • After an orientation in Ho Chi Minh City, journey to your host village on the central coast of Vietnam to work on service projects. On weekends, travel to picturesque Hoi An and Hanoi. To cap the program, spend three days sailing in spectacular Ha Long Bay as you swim and kayak surrounded by limestone cliffs.

Projects • Engage with teens and college students from the local youth union as you work alongside skilled laborers to build homes for selected families in the village. Fully immerse yourself in the community as you learn to harvest rice from the family’s farm, perfect the art of preparing a traditional meal, or learn basic Vietnamese from local children.

Activities • End each work day with a soccer game on the beach or a dip in the ocean. On weekends, sip Vietnamese coffee on a rooftop terrace in Hoi An, wander through a vibrant local market, visit a tailor for a handmade shirt, take a cooking class, or explore Hanoi in search of delicious phở.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com July 2–30

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 29 days • $6,190 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from Los Angeles

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exploration

Adventure Travel & Cultural Immersion

Trek off the beaten path and experience the world as a traveler, not a tourist. Immerse yourself in the landscapes and cultures of a place, adventuring and building authentic connections along the way.

Discover what makes a land and its cultures unique. Ski the rugged backcountry of Patagonia, meet a sheep-farming family in the Faroe Islands, summit Kilimanjaro, sample Croatia's culinary heritage, hike in the Italian Dolomites, and more.

Delve deeper into place and culture through student-initiated independent projects. Build on your talents, learn new skills and perspectives, engage with local people, and return home with a better understanding of our diverse planet.

I wouldn’t change a single thing. This was the best summer of my life.

– Minnie R., NSU University School, Weston, FL

Also available for Middle & Elementary School See pages 60 & 65

High School • Exploration

croatia

Adventure Along the Adriatic

• Experience life on a working farm and sample local dishes

• Kayak through a tranquil river canyon to the Adriatic Sea

• Explore Dalmatian culture on a multisport outdoor adventure

• Visit Zagreb’s St. Mark’s Church and Dubrovnik’s Old Town

Destination • Begin in Zagreb, Croatia’s vibrant capital, and explore its café culture, outdoor markets, museums, street art, and gardens. Immerse yourself in a rural farming community, then travel to the spectacular Dalmatian coast for a week of outdoor fun. Cap off your journey in the historic seaside city of Dubrovnik.

Themes • In addition to adventuring through mountains and islands, explore Croatia’s rich cultural heritage. Compare life in Zagreb with the centuries-old customs of the countryside. Learn about the complicated past of this former Yugoslav Republic, then discuss the country’s economic transformation with young Croatians spearheading social enterprise projects.

Activities • Trek through national parks and past cascading waterfalls. Go whitewater rafting, ziplining, or rock climbing. Explore Split, Dalmatia’s cultural hub, then kayak, camp, and snorkel along the translucent Adriatic coast. Bicycle through fishing villages, then hop aboard a catamaran to sail from the islands to Dubrovnik.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

June 28–July 19

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 22 days • $5,990 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from New York

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– Brianna R., St. Jean Baptiste High School, New York, NY

I feel much stronger, and I am so proud of myself and my friends. I gained a better mindset, an appreciation of many things I take for granted, and long lasting friends who feel like family.

High School • Exploration

faroe islands & iceland

• Hike to a lighthouse overlooking cliffside colonies of puffins

• Travel to an isolated islet the only way possible—by helicopter

• Get up close with Iceland’s glaciers, geysers, and volcanoes

• Don your dry suit and snorkel past underwater caves & sea cliffs

Destination • Explore the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic, where waterfalls tumble directly into the sea. Immerse yourself in the unique mix of traditional culture and modern innovation, and enjoy the warm hospitality of the Faroese as you explore their home by land, sea, and air. En route, spend three days among Iceland’s glaciers and volcanoes.

Themes • Explore the culture and dramatic landscapes of these Nordic islands, comparing life in Iceland and the Faroes. Travel to the islet of Stora Dimun by helicopter and talk with families who have farmed this island for centuries. Meet with the prime minister to discuss climate change, whaling, and the islands’ future.

Activities • Hike to the Faroe Islands’ largest lake, whose waterfall flows directly into the ocean. Take a ferry ride past towering cliffs to observe colonies of puffins and countless seabirds. Head out with Faroese fishermen to learn the ropes, and snorkel at the base of sea cliffs to find underwater caves.

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July 16–29

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 14 days • $5,990 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from New York

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High School • Exploration

Fiji, new zealand, & australia

Adventure in the South Pacific

• Ski the majestic slopes of New Zealand’s Southern Alps

• Sail as part of a crew through the Whitsunday Islands

• Spot red kangaroos as you explore the Australian Outback

• Participate in a kava ceremony in a remote Fijian village

Destination • Travel to the South Pacific, an area as rich in cultural history as it is in biodiversity and natural beauty. Explore the unique landscapes of these three island nations—white-sand beaches of the Fijian islands, snowcapped peaks of New Zealand’s Southern Alps, and the stunning coral of the Great Barrier Reef.

Themes • Immerse yourself in one of the world’s most biodiverse regions. Spot thorny devils in the Outback and learn about the impact of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. Spend time with Aboriginal, Maori, and Fijian communities and learn how indigenous cultures manage to maintain their traditions.

Activities • Snorkel, scuba, kayak, and participate in a traditional kava ceremony with our hosts in Fiji. Ski the white-capped Southern Alps in New Zealand and live with a local host family. Navigate a sailboat in the Whitsunday Islands and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef before a multi-day trek in the Outback.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

June 27–July 28

July 4–August 4

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 32 days • $10,090 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from Los Angeles

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Putney follows the least traveled and most scenic route up Mt. Kilimanjaro, beginning in rainforest on the mountain’s west side and then trekking across the Shira Plateau, a stunning expanse of ancient lava flows now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our approach passes Lava Tower, an impressive 300-foot-high volcanic plug jutting out from the mountainside, then traverses 180 degrees around Kilimanjaro’s south-facing glaciers en route to Uhuru Peak.

High School • Exploration

Mountaineering, Ecology, & Safari Kilimanjaro

• Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, at 19,340 feet

• Watch the sun rise over glaciers on Kilimanjaro’s summit

• Trek across the stunning moorland of the Shira Plateau

• Explore the 10-mile-wide Ngorongoro Crater big game park

Destination • Tackle Putney’s most challenging outdoor adventure—climbing Africa’s highest peak—then go on safari in two world-renowned wildlife preserves. With professional guides, follow in the footsteps of the first Putney group to climb Kilimanjaro in 1972. Take the magnificent, unspoiled Lemosho and Southern Circuit route, an eight-day trek that offers ample time to acclimate, as well as a high summit success rate.

Themes • Get to know the people, cultures, and history of the Kilimanjaro region. Explore climate change’s effect on the alpine environment, meet with farmers reliant on Kilimanjaro’s watershed, learn how advocacy groups promote the rights of guides and porters, and trace the history of mountaineering in East Africa.

Activities • Traverse five distinct climate zones en route to the Kilimanjaro summit. On safari, search for lions on the banks of the Tarangire River and spot elephants wading in Silale Swamp.

Drop into Ngorongoro Crater to view wildlife in this 10-mile-wide caldera, home to cheetahs, rhinos, and other rare megafauna.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

June 29–July 15

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 17 days • $8,190 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from New York

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High School • Exploration

Patagonia: Skiing

Expedition at the End of the Earth

• Ski and hike the backcountry slopes of Cerro Castor

• Trek atop and photograph the Perito Moreno Glacier

• Dog sled and snowshoe through Tierra del Fuego’s forests

• Roast your dinner outdoors in a traditional Argentine asado

Destination • Cool off your summer with a winter adventure to Patagonia. Begin by exploring the markets and tango rhythms of Buenos Aires. Then head south to El Calafate and the snowy peaks, glaciers, and open steppe of Patagonia. Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, and hit the slopes at Cerro Castor.

Themes • Argentina’s stark natural beauty is a far cry from the crowded ski resorts of Europe or the American West. In addition to enjoying days of exhilarating downhill and backcountry skiing, learn about climatology on a glacier hike or try your hand at dog sledding as you develop a deep connection to this rugged land.

Activities • Drink from gourds of mate and practice your Spanish in Buenos Aires. Explore blue ice crags on the Perito Moreno Glacier, then prepare a delicious grilled asado with gauchos— Argentina’s legendary cowboys. Ski untouched peaks and spend a day in the backcountry gliding through silent, frozen forests.

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– Grace C., Ursuline Academy, Cincinnati, OH

July 23–August 8

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 17 days • $5,990 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from Miami

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This trip built my confidence and made me a happier person—it has changed me for the better.

This is the original Putney Student Travel program, first led in 1951 by founders George and Kitty Shumlin. That first group took ten days to travel to Europe by steamship, sent telegrams home, and explored Europe for two months before returning home by boat.

High School • Exploration Switzerland, Italy, France, & Holland

Cities to Peaks in Western Europe

• Glacier trek and rock climb with professional guides

• View iconic artwork in Paris, Florence, and Amsterdam

• Dive into local life during a family homestay in Italy

• Savor Swiss chocolate, French baguettes, and Italian pasta

Destination • Explore the majestic Swiss Alps, then travel to Italy to experience the Renaissance city of Florence and enjoy a homestay in the small, coastal town of Osimo. Take a multi-day trek in the Dolomites, wander the cobbled streets of Paris, and traverse the Netherlands by bicycle, ending in Amsterdam.

Themes • Get a taste of Europe’s incredible diversity—from the culture, history, and cuisine of Paris, Florence, and Amsterdam, to mountaintop adventures in the Swiss Alps and Italian Dolomites. Stay with a host family in a small coastal village in Italy and immerse yourself in the daily life of the local community.

Activities • Go canyoning in Switzerland, take a cooking class in Florence, and savor traditional pancakes in the Dutch countryside. Climb peaks in the Dolomites, explore the art and architecture of Paris, and cycle your way through the Netherlands. Visit Anne Frank’s house and cruise the canals of Amsterdam.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

June 28–July 31

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 34 days • $9,690 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York

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language

Active Immersion in Language & Culture

Immerse yourself in a language abroad to accelerate the pace of learning. Challenge yourself outside of the classroom with active language lessons, cultural immersion, and real-world use of your Spanish, French, or Mandarin skills.

Improve your confidence speaking through daily interactions with native speakers. Cook alongside your host mom in an Ecuadorian village. Take a calligraphy lesson in Beijing. Spend a week with a homestay family in Alsace, France. Interview locals in Madrid’s Retiro Park.

For Spanish and French programs, sign a pledge to speak in the target language throughout your experience. This commitment, combined with an adventurous spirit, is the principal tool for making progress in a foreign language.

I am so happy and proud of myself that I can now truly speak in French with confidence.

– Josh H., Walt Whitman High School, Bethesda, MD

Also available for Middle School See pages 62 & 63

High School • Language

CHINA

From the Forbidden City to the Tibetan Plateau

• Take daily Mandarin classes as you explore historic Beijing

• Spend a week living with a Chinese family in Chengde

• Ride horses and sleep in yurts on the Mongolian steppe

• Climb mysterious stone towers in Tibetan villages

Destination • Travel to Beijing and explore ancient and modern sites as you take daily Mandarin classes. Experience life in Chengde with a host family, trek on the grasslands of Inner Mongolia, then head to a panda reserve after immersing yourself in Chengdu. Cap your program by exploring bustling Shanghai.

Language Learning • Participate in field-based lessons that are dynamic, fun, and designed to empower you to speak Mandarin and live like a local. Practice calligraphy with locals. Interview panda keepers about their work in conservation. Spend a week living with a host family and take part in excursions with local high schoolers.

Activities • Hike among Chengde’s temples, ride horses, and camp on the steppes of Inner Mongolia. Explore the studios of Chengdu’s avant-garde artists and teach English to schoolchildren in Western Sichuan. Join a walking tour in Shanghai to learn about the city’s role as a haven for Jewish refugees during WWII.

One year of Mandarin study is required. Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

July 10–August 6

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 28 days • $6,990 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from Los Angeles

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He learned that he is much stronger than he believed, that he is a friend worth knowing, that he can adapt to change, that discomfort won't crush him. And we saw all this the moment he emerged from the terminal.

High School • Language

ECUADOR & THE GALáPAGOS

Service & Spanish Immersion in the Andean Cloud Forest

• Develop your Spanish skills while working alongside locals

• Learn to make empanadas with your homestay family

• Ride horseback in the shadow of Cotopaxi Volcano

• Snorkel with playful sea lions in the Galápagos Islands

Destination • Immerse yourself in the language and culture of a small village tucked into the Andean cloud forest. Practice your Spanish with locals on your project worksite and join a welcoming family for a week-long homestay. Cap your experience with a trip to Cotopaxi Volcano and the enchanted Galápagos Islands.

Language Learning • Take a language pledge to speak in Spanish and practice your language skills through conversations with local people, dynamic lessons, research projects, and games. Live with an Ecuadorian host family for one week to immerse yourself in Ecuadorian culture as you prepare meals, join family outings, share stories, and deepen connections.

– Christina & Ajoy Karna, London, UK

Activities • Travel to a rustic hacienda at the base of Cotopaxi Volcano for mountain exploration, hiking, and horseback riding. Explore the Galápagos Islands—snorkel with sea lions, kayak to spot blue-footed boobies, and learn about the unique ecosystems and important conservation initiatives.

Two years of Spanish study is required. Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

June 28–July 25

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Completing Grades: 9–12 • 28 days • $6,490 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from Miami

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High School • Language

From Alpine Peaks to the Riviera france

• Learn to make artisanal truffles with a French chocolatier

• Visit Matisse’s studio to discuss modernism in French

• Surf the Atlantic, swim the Mediterranean, and hike the Alps

• Interview a farming family about their Breton heritage

Destination • Travel to Brittany and learn the heritage of a coastal fishing village. Take in the renowned monuments, museums, and markets of Paris, and then board a train for a homestay in Alsace. Experience Aix-en-Provence, then St. Raphaël on the sun-drenched Riviera.

Language Learning • Take a language pledge to speak in French and participate in field-based lessons that are dynamic, fun, and designed to empower you to speak and live like a local. Visit markets and cafés, interview locals, and participate in internships. Spend a week living with a family and witness your language skills improve as you bond with your French sibling.

Activities • Shadow a village shopkeeper in Brittany, hunt for the best croissant in Paris, and sketch the masterpieces of the Louvre. Learn to surf in the Atlantic, canoe under a Roman aqueduct, take a Provençal cooking class, and traverse alpine slopes past glaciers in the valley of Mont Blanc.

Two years of French study is required. Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

June 29–July 31

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 33 days • $8,890 + airfare

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– Dahlia L., Northwest High School, Germantown, MD

Also available for grades 7 & 8 See page 62

The homestay was the best part of the trip. I spoke French nonstop and enjoyed living with a traditional and fun French family.

Also available for grades 7 & 8

High School • Language

spain

From Mountain Passes to the Costa del Sol

• Hone your Spanish skills by interviewing local people

• Spend time with a host sibling and join their family

• Learn to dance flamenco with a professional instructor

• Hike to the summit of the tallest peak in Spain

Destination • Travel to Spain’s northern coast and hike in the Picos de Europa mountains. Visit Madrid and take a day trip to explore the history and culture of Segovia or Toledo. Travel south to Granada and finish the program in a small town on the Mediterranean.

Language Learning • Take a language pledge to speak in Spanish and participate in field-based lessons that are dynamic, fun, and designed to empower you to speak and live like a local. Interview a street vendor at an outdoor market or strike up a conversation in a café. Spend a week in daystays paired with a local teenager and practice speaking Spanish with your host family.

Activities • Take a surf lesson and play soccer on the beach on Spain’s northern coast. Hike spectacular trails in the Picos de Europa mountains, explore Madrid, and visit Granada’s ancient fortress, La Alhambra. Take a flamenco lesson and enjoy the sun and sand on the gorgeous Costa del Sol.

Two years of Spanish study is required. Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

June 25–July 27

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 33 days • $8,890 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from New York

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career

Hands-On Experiences to Inspire Your Future

Pursue your passion as you work alongside practicing professionals in a variety of fields. Get hands-on experience and gain insight into possible career paths and opportunities that await you.

Travel to where your interests come alive and get inspired by the people you meet. Dig into food and culture in Italy, the business of sports in Barcelona, zoology and veterinary science in Belize, and more.

Produce an independent project to explore an aspect of veterinary science, sports management, farming, or conservation of particular interest to you. Follow new ideas, gain new perspectives, and return home ready to blaze your own path.

I met some truly inspiring people and learned a lot about myself and what I am passionate about.

– Emme J., The Sharon Academy, South Strafford, VT

High School • Career

Barcelona: Sports

Inside the Business of Sport

• Take daily classes at the renowned Johan Cruyff Institute

• Help run a sponsored fútbol sala (hard court) tournament

• Train with one of Catalonia’s iconic human tower troupes

• Get an insider’s look at FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium

Destination • As home to the iconic Fútbol Club Barcelona and host of the 1992 Olympic games, Barcelona has earned its reputation for top-tier athletics. Experience the culture of this vibrant Spanish city and its passion for sport. Visit stadiums, sporting clubs, and practice arenas: from tennis courts to skate parks to Olympic facilities.

Themes • Work with seasoned professionals to gain insights into the business of sport and the modern media landscape. Through daily classes and field visits, discover how market forces shape local, regional, and global sports as you learn about career paths and professional opportunities in this exciting field.

Activities • Step on the pitch at Camp Nou and learn about the La Masia “farmhouse” system that discovered and developed Gerard Piqué and Lionel Messi. Attend sporting tournaments and delve into the worlds of sponsorship and brand management. Learn to play handball and Basque pelota, swim at the Barceloneta beach, or rock climb on nearby Montserrat mountain.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

July 11–26

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 15 days • $6,390 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York

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Known as “the best little zoo in the world,” The Belize Zoo is home to over 175 animals. All of the animals are native to the region, and none were captured from the wild—they were rescued, abandoned, donated by other zoos, removed from the illegal pet trade, or born at the zoo. During your stay, you may high-five a jaguar, hold a boa constrictor, or feed a tapir, the national animal of Belize.

High School • Career

From Rainforest to Reef Belize: zoology

• Intern at The Belize Zoo and help care for native species

• Visit rescue centers for green iguanas, baboons, and raptors

• Hike through dense rainforest in search of howler monkeys

• Snorkel along the second largest barrier reef in the world

Destination • From jungle to barrier reef, Belize is the perfect laboratory for learning about our planet’s biodiversity. Encounter native species as you venture deep into the jungle with naturalists, care for animals at The Belize Zoo, learn about conservation at wildlife sanctuaries, and snorkel along the reef.

Themes • Explore the fields of veterinary science and marine biology as you work with veterinarians, zoologists, marine biologists, naturalists, and conservationists. Learn firsthand about ongoing initiatives and the successful efforts that saved Belize’s coral reefs from the brink of extinction.

Activities • Spot toucans and howler monkeys in the jungle. Explore ancient Mayan ruins at Lamanai. Assist with wildlife feeding, exhibit maintenance, and enrichment programs at the Belize Zoo. Snorkel along the reef, participate in a beach cleanup, and interview a local fisherman.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

July 4–20

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 17 days • $6,590 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from Miami

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High School • Career

borneo: sustainability

Climate Change & Rainforest Restoration

• Plant trees with scientists as part of a reforestation project

• Discuss deforestation with activists and local stakeholders

• Trek to an orangutan rehabilitation center in the rainforest

• Snorkel in the biodiverse paradise of the Coral Triangle

Destination • Travel to the lush rainforest of Indonesian Borneo. Live and work in a reforestation buffer zone between palm oil plantations and a national park, home to orangutans, clouded leopards, and sun bears. Cap your program on the white-sand beaches of Bangka Island, one of the world’s most biodiverse marine environments.

Themes • Pursue your passion for environmental action and explore the fields of ecological management and conservation biology. Investigate the issue of expanding palm oil plantations and collaborate with a nonprofit to protect and rebuild fragile ecosystems of orangutans and other at-risk wildlife.

Activities • Plant trees at a reforestation site and monitor wildlife in the new-growth forest. Join conversations with environmentalists focused on spreading climate awareness. Trek through the rainforest to an orangutan rehabilitation center. Collaborate on an ocean plastics cleanup initiative in Indonesia’s Coral Triangle.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

Today, orangutans are found only in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. Over the last 20 years, 90% of their rainforest habitat has been destroyed and replaced by palm oil plantations, which continue to expand deeper into rainforest ecosystems as worldwide demand for palm oil rises.

July 10–30

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 21 days • $4,790 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from Los Angeles

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High School • Career

Writers' Workshop & Craft ireland: writing

• Write your way around Dublin, a UNESCO City of Literature

• Explore medieval monasteries and seaside fishing villages

• Travel to a remote island for a three-day writers’ retreat

• Collaborate with your peers to produce a public reading

Destination • Explore vibrant Dublin, drawing on the city and culture for inspiration. Travel across verdant countryside and sea to a tiny island off Ireland’s western coast for a writers’ retreat.

Get a feel for how this storied landscape has influenced Irish literature and then return to Dublin for a student-led reading of the group’s work.

Themes • Expand your writing abilities and explore Ireland’s literary legacy under the guidance of accomplished writers and teachers. Engage with Ireland’s rich storytelling tradition at readings, plays, and concerts of traditional Irish music. Receive feedback from leaders and peers, meet with professional writers, and discuss your craft.

Activities • Incorporate the five senses in a busy marketplace, and write from your experience. Read Yeats in the Dublin City Gallery and record your observations. Hike over green hills, explore grand estates, or stroll the 19th-century oceanfront promenades of fishing villages, gathering inspiration along the way.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

July 9–21

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 13 days • $4,590 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York

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High School • Career

italy: Food & Farm

Inside the Farm to Table Movement

• Meet chefs at trattorie and acclaimed ristoranti

• Join celebratory feasts at Siena’s Palio horse race

• Learn the secrets of cheese-making and olive oil production

• Prepare a multi-course farewell feast for your Italian amici

Destination • Dive into the food traditions at the heart of Italian identity. Stay on a historic organic farm, learn about sustainable food systems, and immerse yourself in Italian life and the country’s storied food culture. Then, experience the markets, restaurants, and secret neighborhood trattorie of Siena.

Themes • Explore the many careers that touch the culture, art, and science of food. Work alongside organic farmers, meet acclaimed chefs, take cooking classes, delve into the science of baking, and try your hand at food criticism. Experience the journey from raw ingredients to finished feast.

Activities • Participate in hands-on farm rotations as you care for animals, plant, tend, harvest, can, and cook. Take survival Italian lessons from our hosts; learn basic knife skills or restaurant plating techniques; discuss food policy, movements, and trends; and explore the beautiful hilltop towns of central Italy.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

June 26–July 10

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 15 days • $5,890 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from New York

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Hunting, loss of habitat, and inhumane wildlife tourism have led to sharp declines in Asia’s elephant population. Working with an organization that adheres to the highest ethical standards, our students have an incredible opportunity to observe these remarkably intelligent animals while supporting conservation efforts that aim to return rescued elephants to the wild.

High School • Career

laos: conservation

Protecting Habitats, Wildlife, & Cultures

• Learn how an indigenous community protects natural resources

• Meet conservationists who are working to protect elephants

• Get inspired by scientists and their varied career paths

• Track wildlife with guides and naturalists on a jungle trek

Destination • Travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Town of Luang Prabang and immerse yourself in an ethnic hill tribe community. Explore the Laotian wilds on a guided jungle trek, scouting for tigers, slow loris, gibbons, and elephants. Return to Luang Prabang and cap your program at an Asian elephant sanctuary.

Themes • Learn firsthand how conservationists, scientists, activists, and indigenous people have built careers around protecting wild habitats, animal populations, and traditional cultures. In the face of increasing development and tourism, gain an understanding of the needs of locals, and how they might be balanced with conservation.

Activities • Shadow conservationists working to rescue and reintroduce elephants into the wild. Trek in the jungle and track wildlife with guides. Learn about traditional crafts and take part in hands-on sustainable farming during a village stay in a hill tribe community.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

June 25–July 10

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 16 days • $5,390 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from Los Angeles

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High School • Career

south korea: music

K-Pop & Culture

• Interview an emerging artist about the K-pop industry

• Trace musical traditions through Korea’s history

• Meet with a K-pop music producer in Seoul

• Visit an NGO dedicated to preserving Korean heritage

Destination • Travel to South Korea, where age-old traditions coexist with a powerful, youth-led pop culture. Begin in Seoul, a vibrant city defined as much by its Buddhist temples as its cutting-edge technology, and travel to the seaside city of Busan, as you explore the traditions, forces, and phenoms of Korean music and life.

Themes • Delve into music and cultural trends as you learn firsthand through interactions with industry professionals and public officials. Explore the global reach of Korean pop, learn how a K-pop star is made, consider the influence of Western culture, and examine K-beauty, the global Korean cosmetics industry.

Activities • Watch aspiring K-pop stars perform and take a K-pop dance class. Visit a museum dedicated to Korean musical tradition. Sample Seoul’s famous street food at a lively night market. Travel to the Demilitarized Zone and peer into North Korea. Stay at a traditional Buddhist temple in the mountains.

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Over the past two decades South Korea has become a leading exporter of global pop culture, often referred to as the “Korean Wave,” or Hallyu. Pop music is the heart of the Korean Wave and its impact reaches far beyond the country’s borders, propelled by the proliferation of K-pop videos on the internet and social media.

June 27–July 12

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 16 days • $5,390 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from Los Angeles

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pre-college

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Develop the skill set necessary to thrive in college as you explore your interests through field-based seminars, activities, meetings with local experts, and excursions that delve into a local culture.

Choose two college-style seminars—a major and a minor. Establish a foundation in the classroom, then take your ideas to the streets and studios, the markets and museums—these are your classrooms. Learn about the history of World War II in Berlin, study anime in Tokyo, economics and trade at UCLA, and more.

Create a final project based on your seminar experiences and share your creation with your peers and instructors. Return home prepared intellectually and socially for the next step into college.

She gained a sense of confidence and a wider understanding of the seminar topics she enrolled in.

– Renu & Sandeep Kulkarni, Chicago, IL

pre-college at

amherst college

• Experience college life on a beautiful and storied campus

• Hone your business savvy in an entrepreneurship seminar

• Polish your college essay or a short story in a writing workshop

• Exhibit your photos and drawings at a gallery opening

Campus Life • Located in Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley, Amherst College has been committed to the pursuit of academic excellence since its founding in 1821. Reside in dormitories located at the heart of this historic campus with access to top-notch facilities, including tennis courts, libraries, and sports fields.

Seminars • Choose a major and minor seminar from a variety of engaging courses. Whether you’re diving into a subject you’re already passionate about or exploring a topic for the first time, the Amherst program is an ideal environment to expand your knowledge, test-drive potential college majors, and learn from inspiring, expert instructors.

Excursions & Activities • During afternoons, join sports clinics, visit local shops, or hike in the surrounding hills. Evening activities such as improv, talent shows, or concerts in nearby Northampton round out your PreCollege experience. Head off campus on exciting weekend excursions to Cape Cod, the White Mountains, New York City, and Boston.

College Visits • Students can choose to visit some of New England’s many top colleges and universities. Past visits include Dartmouth, Smith, Williams, Columbia, MIT, Harvard, Tufts, Brown, Wesleyan, Boston College, and Yale. Visits are typically led by our staff, many of whom are alumni.

View seminar descriptions and more at goprecollege.com June 28–July 17

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 20 days • $5,790 + airfare

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Major Seminars

• Business & Economics

• Communications

• Creative Writing

• English as a Second Language

• Forensic Science

• Leadership & Public Policy

• Pre-Med: Lab Sciences

• Psychology of Personality Minor Seminars

• Biomedical Ethics

• Entrepreneurship

• International Relations

• Marketing & Advertising

• Music Performance

• Photography

• Psychology of Crime

• Public Speaking & Debate

• Structured Writing

• Experience college life on UCLA’s state-of-the-art campus

• Draft a screenplay or short story in a writing workshop

• Interview entertainment business leaders about their careers

• Screen your video at a private premiere with your group

Campus Life • Set in the Westwood district of Los Angeles, UCLA forms the cornerstone of California’s prestigious public research university system. Settle into our dorms at the heart of campus and immerse yourself in challenging coursework with engaging instructors and like-minded peers. Enjoy access to top-notch facilities, including tennis courts, libraries, sports fields, a gym, and a pool.

Seminars • Choose a major and minor seminar from a wide variety of fascinating topics. Meet with a screenwriter to fine-tune your script, then pitch your idea to a movie producer. Attend an L.A. Dodgers batting practice with your Sports Business seminar and interview coaches after the game. Join a tech panel to learn about UCLA’s role in creating the Internet. UCLA is an ideal environment to take learning into your own hands, consider your college major, and learn from inspiring, expert instructors.

Excursions & Activities • Afternoons are perfect for sports, swimming, or hiking in the nearby canyons. On weekends, head to the beach, try surfing, and join a behind-the-scenes tour of a movie studio. Visit the iconic Santa Monica Pier, spot marine life at the Aquarium of the Pacific, or take in art exhibits at the Getty. Evening activities such as concerts, an improv class, or movie premieres round out your Pre-College experience.

High School • Pre-College

Barcelona

• Photograph the colors of Barcelona’s Boquería market

• Interview locals on a Spanish scavenger hunt

• Check out the unique Catalán Modernista architecture

• Step on the pitch at F.C. Barcelona’s Camp Nou Stadium

Our Barcelona Campus • Located in the hip Raval neighborhood, our campus is the perfect jumping-off point for discovering this fascinating city, renowned for its art, architecture, and rich Catalán history. Experience Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, relax at Playa Barceloneta, and explore the lantern-lined streets of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.

Seminars • Choose two seminars—a major and a minor—and select from fascinating subjects that inspire you. Learn about Catalán business and study Barcelona’s role in global markets. Create and sample classic Spanish dishes, meet with entrepreneurs to discuss their business ventures, interview Spanish teens about the Catalán music scene, or observe Barcelona’s fashion scene to influence the creation of your designs. Cap off your studies with a final project or installation to share your work.

Afternoons & Excursions • Take a chocolate-making workshop, bike through beautiful city parks, visit the Museo de Picasso or head to the beach for swimming and soccer. On weekends, travel to Castellar de n’Hug in the Pyrenees, visit the fishing village of Cadaqués, and see the surreal art of Salvador Dalí in his hometown of Figueres.

View seminar descriptions and more at goprecollege.com

Major Seminars

• Art & Architecture

• Cuisine & Culture

• International Business

• Photography & Media

• Spanish Language

• Fashion & Culture

Minor Seminars

• Drawing & Sketching

• Photography

• Sports Management

• Survival Spanish

• Entrepreneurship & the Start-Up

• Spanish Language Cuisine & Culture

June 27–July 17

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 21 days • $6,890 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from New York

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Major Seminars

• Art & Architecture

• History of WWII

• International Relations & the EU

• Photography & Media

• German Language

• Climate Change, Technology, & Policy

Minor Seminars

• Drawing & Sketching

• Immigration & the Immigrant Story

• Beginner German

• Photography

• Journalism & Social Media

• The Fall of the Wall

High School • Pre-College

berlin

• Learn about Berlin’s Jewish history at the famous Holocaust Memorial

• Explore the royal gardens of Frederick the Great’s summer palace

• Photograph the winding cobblestone streets of Potsdam’s Dutch Quarter

• Travel to Dresden to see how the city was reborn after the fall of the wall

Our Berlin Campus • Berlin is home to a vibrant arts scene and some of the most important historic sites in Europe. From our centrally located residence, explore modern and historic Berlin, and learn the story of a city that has undergone a dramatic transformation in the three decades since the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Seminars • Choose two seminars—a major and a minor—and select from fascinating subjects that inspire you. Learn about Germany’s WWII history, delve into the politics of the European Union, and interview Germans about immigration. Practice speaking German during a cooking class, or investigate the contrasting architecture of East and West Germany. Cap off your studies with a final project or installation to share your work.

Afternoons & Excursions • Bike the path of the Berlin Wall, immerse your senses in the Turkish market at Maybachufer, then delve into automotive history at a classic car museum. Take day trips to the summer palace of Frederick the Great and the green mountains of Sachsiche Schweiz, and an overnight excursion to Dresden.

View seminar descriptions and more at goprecollege.com

July 1–21

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 21 days • $6,990 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from New York

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High School • Pre-College

tokyo

• Meet with top entrepreneurs and develop a business plan

• Photograph the dazzling neon lights of Shibuya Crossing

• Visit the whimsical Ghibli Museum with your anime class

• Interview local students about Japanese pop culture

Our Tokyo Campus • Fast-paced Tokyo is a study in contrasts, where centuries-old traditions meet cutting-edge modern technology. Experience Tokyo’s neighborhoods, museums, markets, and restaurants from our centrally located residence. Meet with artists, business leaders, designers, and tech innovators and learn how Tokyo’s dynamic growth defines its success.

Seminars • Choose two seminars—a major and a minor—and select from fascinating subjects that inspire you. Experiment with anime, then visit the Tokyo Anime Center. Interview young entrepreneurs in the Shinjuku business district about their latest ventures, photograph the trends in street fashion in the Harajuku neighborhood, or create a video that captures Tokyo’s famed nightscapes. Cap off your studies with a final project or installation to share your work.

Afternoons & Excursions • Take part in a traditional tea ceremony, try your hand at woodblock printing, or join locals for a run in the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. Sample sushi, ramen, and traditional Japanese sweets known as wagashi. Spend the final days of the program in ancient Kyoto and learn about geisha culture. Hike nearby scenic trails outside the city.

View seminar descriptions and more at goprecollege.com

June 27–July 17

Completing Grades: 9–12 • 21 days • $7,990 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from Los Angeles

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Major Seminars

• Anime & Illustration

• Communications & Marketing

• International Business & Trade

• Japanese Language

• Photography

• Technology & Innovation

Minor Seminars

• Cuisine & Culture

• Film & Video

• Fashion Design & History

• Sports Business: Olympics 2020

• Survival Japanese

• World War II & Today

middle school

She came back from her trip happy, confident, more independent, and ready for another adventure. Her first Putney experience opened up a whole new world for her.

– Nicole & Chad McDaniel, Glastonbury, CT

Middle School • Service

Service, Outdoor Adventure, & Biodiversity costa rica

• Complete meaningful service projects in a host village

• Join a game of pick-up soccer with Costa Rican friends

• Surf, snorkel, and kayak along gorgeous tropical beaches

• Glide above the rainforest canopy on a zipline adventure

Destination • Travel to Costa Rica, a country known for its welcoming culture, expansive beaches, and lush rainforest. From your beachside villa, split into smaller groups and spend a week volunteering in a mountain village, take adventurous day trips, and immerse yourself in local culture. Reunite as a full group for a stay at an ecolodge and cap your program at the beach.

Themes • Live for a week in a small village and learn the meaning of pura vida as you engage with Tico culture, work alongside locals, and get to know your host community. Relax with your group on tropical beaches, zipline through the rainforest, explore natural landscapes, and spot wildlife across Costa Rica.

Activities • Surf with professional guides, learn about wildlife conservation, and hike past volcanic mud pools to a beautiful waterfall. In the village, help build a classroom, teach English, or volunteer on a farm. Stay for two nights at an ecolodge and kayak or horseback ride around Lake Arenal.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

July 11–August 1

Completing Grades: 6–8 • 22 days • $6,090 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from New York

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dominican

republic

Sun, Service, & Tropical Adventures

• Work with locals on small-scale construction projects

• Learn to cook traditional empanadas with a local chef

• Play a game of baseball with Dominican friends

• Camp under the stars on a pristine white-sand beach

Destination • A Spanish-speaking country on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, the Dominican Republic is best known for its vibrant culture, gorgeous beaches, and complex colonial past. Begin in the capital city of Santo Domingo before heading to our host village. Cap the program with a visit to the verdant central mountains.

Projects • Travel to the southwest to live in a remote village at the base of lush mountains. Work together with local contacts on small-scale construction projects that benefit the community. Projects may include painting or restoration work at the primary school, teaching English to children, or learning about the sugarcane harvest.

Activities • Snorkel in crystal-clear waters and enjoy an evening bonfire with friends. Hike to a hidden waterfall, discover larimar, hike, and whitewater raft in the lush Cordillera Central mountains. After the work day, join in a game of baseball with friends, learn to dance bachata, or hone your domino skills.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

July 1–15

Completing Grades: 7 & 8 • 15 days • $4,190 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from Miami

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Just by listening to the children in the village my Spanish has improved tremendously, so now I know how to say basic phrases to introduce myself.

– Anjali G., GEMS World Academy, Singapore

Middle School • Service

Ecuador & the Galápagos

Service, Kichwa Culture, & Island Biodiversity

• Work alongside locals on a community project

• Hike to a coffee cooperative and natural hot springs

• Celebrate the Inti-Raymi festival with new friends

• Snorkel with sea lions in a sheltered Galápagos bay

Destination • Travel to the Andean highlands and immerse yourself in Ecuador’s indigenous cultures and stunning natural landscapes. From your base in a small village, meet local people from farmers to conservationists as you collaborate on community-directed projects.

Cap off your trip with five days in the Galápagos Islands.

Projects • Live in a small Kichwa village and work to improve access to clean water, construct a classroom, or teach English to primary school students alongside community members. Practice basic Spanish as you learn traditional weaving and construction techniques.

Activities • Visit Otavalo and explore its renowned indigenous market. Hike around the Laguna de Cuicocha. Stay overnight in the Intag Valley cloud forest and visit a coffee cooperative to learn about sustainability. End your trip in the Galápagos Islands, home to giant tortoises, lava tunnels, equatorial penguins, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

June 28–July 15 July 10–27

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france & holland

A Taste of Europe

• Ride a téléphérique high above Alpine peaks and glaciers

• Bike through Holland’s picturesque countryside

• Listen to jazz on the Île Saint-Louis in the heart of Paris

• Discover van Gogh’s favorite haunts in Amsterdam

Destination • On this adventurous journey across France and Holland, hike through mountain villages in the French Alps before exploring the cosmopolitan food and art scene of Paris. Next, travel by bicycle to unspoiled beaches and hidden cheese markets in the Dutch countryside and cap off your program along the canals of Amsterdam.

Themes • Compare and contrast the cuisine, art, architecture, and languages of the cutting-edge cities of Paris and Amsterdam with quaint mountain towns high in the French Alps and the medieval, windmill-dotted villages of the Dutch countryside.

Activities • Take the world’s highest cable car to spot alpinists on Mont Blanc, then hike down past glaciers to your mountain châlet. Wander the majestic halls of the Louvre or Versailles and search for van Gogh’s most celebrated masterpieces. Sample Holland’s famous cheeses as you bike from farm to farm and visit the Anne Frank House.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

July 6–22

Completing Grades: 7 & 8 • 17 days • $6,390 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from New York

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She loved both of her leaders, Jessamine and Jack. They were fun, safe, organized, and caring. Her group became like a 'family,' including the leaders.

– Kathleen Baldwin & Jared Sandberg, Brooklyn, NY

Middle School • Exploration

ireland

Tradition & Adventure on the Emerald Isle

• Sample fish and chips and watch the sunset over the ocean

• Kiss the Blarney Stone to get the gift of gab

• Walk cobblestone streets in Dublin’s Temple Bar District

• Take a beginner’s surfing lesson on Inch Beach

Destination • Travel through the Emerald Isle from Dublin to Dingle and explore how past traditions thrive in the present.

Check out a traditional music session, kick up your heels at an Irish dance lesson, and adventure through rolling green hills to the pristine Irish coast.

Themes • Celtic legends and folklore are woven into the fabric of Ireland’s people and places. Explore how the past lives on through sights, sounds, and tastes. Learn how people lived during medieval times, and walk through castles from the 15th century. Surf and sea kayak along the coastline, speak with locals to hear how tiny villages welcome new traditions, visit a working farm, and savor traditional pub fare.

Activities • Explore archaeological ruins, hike through the rolling green hills of the Wicklow Mountains, visit coastal villages, surf on Inch Beach, walk through the Blarney Castle, and shadow a farmer in West Cork.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com July 2–16

Completing Grades: 6–8 • 15 days • $4,990 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York

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Middle School • Language

france

From Coastal Villages to the City of Light

• Use your French to discuss masterpieces at the Louvre

• Enjoy a pain au chocolat as you relax at a sidewalk café

• Canoe to a Roman aqueduct with your host siblings

• Go ziplining or rock climbing with professional guides

Destination • Begin in a charming seaside town in Normandy, then explore the magnificent cultural and historical sites of Paris before traveling to Montpellier for a homestay with a family in a community that has welcomed us for decades. Cap off your journey in an idyllic village on the sun-drenched Atlantic coast near Bordeaux.

Language Learning • Take a language pledge to speak in French and participate in field-based language lessons that are dynamic, fun, and designed to empower you to speak and live like a local. Visit markets and cafés, interview locals, and discuss works of art. Spend five days living with a local family and witness your language skills improve as you bond with your French sibling.

Activities • Immerse yourself in everyday French life. Traverse the island of Mont St. Michel, take a walk through history on the Normandy D-Day beaches, interview Parisians to find the city’s best chocolaterie, learn to surf with professionals, canoe under a Roman aqueduct with your French host siblings, and sail on a catamaran on the Atlantic.

One year of French study is required. Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

June 26–July 16

Completing Grades: 7 & 8 • 21 days • $7,090 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from New York

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To see the difference between my language skills at the beginning of the trip versus the end was a big source of pride for me. I gained language skills that I can build off of in school this year and in years to come.

– Charlie P., Packer Collegiate Institute, New York, NY

Middle School • Language

Spain

From Snowcapped Peaks to the Mediterranean

• Practice Spanish vocabulary while shopping at a market

• Hike past goats in the snow-capped Picos de Europa

• Savor traditional Spanish food like churros con chocolate

• Catch a wave during a surf lesson on Spain’s northern coast

Destination • Travel to a fishing village on Spain’s verdant northern coast, then head south to the stunning Picos de Europa mountains. Visit iconic Madrid and take day trips to explore history and culture in Segovia or Toledo. Spend a week paired with a Spanish peer and put your language skills to work. End in a small coastal town on the Mediterranean.

Language Learning • Take a language pledge to speak in Spanish and participate in field-based lessons that are dynamic, fun, and designed to empower you to speak and live like a local. Hone your skills in markets, shops, and cafés. Spend a week paired with a local teenager and practice your Spanish with your host family.

Activities • Take a surf lesson and play soccer on the beach on Spain’s northern coast. Wander Madrid’s lively streets and world famous museums. Visit Segovia’s aqueduct or Toledo’s ancient synagogue. Savor tapas, watch a flamenco performance, and relax on the gorgeous Mediterranean coast.

One year of Spanish study is required. Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

July 4–24 July 11–31

Completing Grades: 7 & 8 • 21 days • $7,190 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary School • Exploration

costa rica

Tropical Beaches & Cloud Forests

Traveling to a foreign country on a Putney program that she chose was a home run. She felt the greatest sense of accomplishment and formed strong bonds with new friends.

– Claudia & Coleman Church, Bedford, NY

• Tube down a river and take a dip in volcanic hot springs

• Join a game of pick-up soccer with Costa Rican friends

• Surf, snorkel, and kayak along gorgeous tropical beaches

• Glide above the rainforest canopy on a zipline adventure

Destination • Travel to Costa Rica, a country known for its welcoming culture, expansive beaches, and lush rainforest. Based in Guanacaste, take adventurous day trips, learn to surf, see monkeys in their natural habitat, and learn about sea turtle conservation efforts. Cap your stay at a jungle ecolodge near Arenal Volcano.

Themes • Learn the meaning of pura vida as you engage with Tico culture. Experience varied landscapes, from the Pacific coastline to tropical jungles and volcanic hot springs. Learn about the country’s conservation efforts and sustainability measures, from national parks to renewable energy.

Activities • Snorkel at a hidden beach, tube through the jungle, and hike past volcanic mud pools to a beautiful waterfall at Rincón de la Vieja National Park. Take surfing lessons, kayak in an estuary, and learn about wildlife conservation. Ride horseback and zipline through the rainforest near Arenal Volcano.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

June 22–July 5

Completing Grades: 4 & 5 • 14 days • $4,690 + airfare

Group Flight: Departs from New York

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new england

Camping, Farming, & Coastal Biking

• Summit the iconic Camel’s Hump peak in Vermont

• Spend two nights with naturalists at an AMC Hut

• Learn about a farmer-led food access initiative

• Kayak the coast of Cape Cod with professional guides

Destination • Get to know New Englanders and local life as you explore lakes, mountain trails, and farmer’s markets. Begin in pastoral Vermont, hiking, swimming, and meeting independent farmers, then traverse New Hampshire’s White Mountains with naturalists from the Appalachian Mountain Club before heading south to camp for three days on Cape Cod.

Themes • Immerse yourself in the landscape and culture of New England. Develop camping skills, hike with guides, visit a familyrun sheep farm situated on 250 acres to learn about the life of a modern-day farmer, and explore the diverse coastal ecosystems of Cape Cod.

Activities • Learn about forest and wildlife ecology in the Presidential Range from professional AMC educators. Swim in clear pools below the Falls of Lana on the slopes of Mt. Moosalamoo. Bike from beach to beach on Cape Cod’s rail trails, shadow local artisans, and explore the shoreline by kayak with professional guides.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com July 5–17

Completing Grades: 4–6 • 13 days • $2,990 + airfare

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The leaders were great and she saw and did so much in Vermont, a state none of us had visited!

I am so glad she went.

– Staci & Vijay Patel, Leesburg, VA

Elementary School • Exploration

vermont

Farm Exploration, Camping, & Adventure

• Hike Vermont’s stunning Green Mountains

• Learn to make cheese with a local farmer

• Lend a hand in a community garden harvest

• Bike across the Lake Champlain Causeway

Destination • Begin in southern Vermont as you spend a night at the Putney Barn and lend a hand on a family-run farm. Camp in the Green Mountain National Forest, then continue north to kayak and swim as you quest for the perfect swimming hole. In Burlington, cycle along Lake Champlain with views of the Adirondacks.

Themes • Learn about cheesemaking, maple sugaring, and sustainable farming from local farmers. Learn how to milk a cow and harvest produce on the historic grounds of Shelburne Farms. Gain camping skills and shadow local artisans to tap into the culture of the Green Mountain State.

Activities • Hike sections of the Appalachian Trail and Vermont’s iconic Long Trail. Learn camping and navigational skills with guidance from your experienced leaders. Swim below the stunning Falls of Lana on the slopes of Mt. Moosalamoo, and make s’mores beside a campfire under the stars on the beautiful Pinnacle ridge in Putney.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

June 28–July 4

Completing Grades: 4 & 5 • 7 days • $1,790 + airfare

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our collaborations

Putney Student Travel works with outside partners to create programs with expertise relevant to their distinct missions. We invite you to learn more about these collaborations, which are featured on the following pages.

Custom Trips & School Groups

Putney partners with schools and other organizations to create customized experiential education programs, and facilitates authentic, deeply immersive experiences and interactions off the beaten track around the globe. To inquire about a partnership with Putney, contact us at custom@goputney.com.

Collaborators can count on Putney’s:

• Comprehensive experience in over 30 countries

• Networks of global contacts cultivated over 6+ decades

• Impeccable record of safety and risk management

• 24-hour emergency support while abroad

• Leaders with specialized skills, education, and experience

“The science trip to Thailand was a success. Our group stayed fully engaged, busy, interested in the trip’s science focus, and intrigued by Thailand’s rustic natural beauty, food, and elephants.”

—Buckingham Browne & Nichols faculty

EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH NAT GEO

Get out into the field to discover the world in the spirit of National Geographic’s explorers. On a variety of summer trips for high school or middle school students, discover fascinating places and get acquainted with local cultures, fueled by curiosity and a desire to understand our planet. You’ll travel with inspiring Expedition Leaders and, on most trips, a National Geographic Expert. National Geographic and Putney Student Travel have teamed up to make these unique trips possible.

| GO ON ASSIGNMENT

Experience what it’s like to be on assignment for National Geographic. No matter which trip you choose, you’ll explore with a purpose, and experience your surroundings through hands-on projects such as crafting a photography portfolio or researching threats to wildlife with scientists.

| ACCESS TO THE EXPERTS

You’ve read their stories, seen their photographs, followed their adventures. Now you can travel with Nat Geo Experts— photographers, writers, filmmakers, and explorers—and learn about their experiences and perspectives firsthand.

| FOLLOW YOUR PASSIONS

With a variety of destinations and ways to explore, there’s a program for every kind of student. Hone in on a particular area of interest—from photography to wildlife conservation to climate and geology—on one of our nearly 40 trips across the globe.

FEATURED 2020 TRIPS

Canadian Arctic Expedition: Polar Bear Capital of the World

Morocco Community Service: Cultural Preservation (NEW) Japan Middle School Expedition

(NEW) Berlin Photography Workshop

Botswana and Victoria Falls: Wildlife Conservation (NEW) Azores Expedition: Portugal’s Pristine Isles

Ecuadorian Amazon and the Galápagos Expedition: Biodiversity Hotspot

Journalism and Multimedia University Workshop at Nat Geo in Washington, D.C.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY, VISIT NGSTUDENTEXPEDITIONS.COM OR CALL US AT 877-877-8759

PODF Board Members

John Ashley Attorney, New York, NY

Jonathan Brand Attorney & College President, Mt. Vernon, IA

Linda Coleman

Interior Design Consultant, Chicago, IL

Patrice Cromwell Philanthropic Advisor, Baltimore, MD

Breck Eisner Filmmaker, Los Angeles, CA

Bruce Feiler Author, Brooklyn, NY

Abbey Gardner International Development Policy Advisor, New York, NY

David Gruppo Attorney & Investment Banker, Larchmont, NY

Christi Mays Hagemann Actor, Houston, TX

Anne Little Attorney & Importer, Larchmont, NY

Corey Modeste Financial Analyst, New York, NY

Ellen Stein Doctor, Brattleboro, VT

Vicki Waller Educator, Los Angeles, CA

Eric Wilson Entrepreneur, New York, NY

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: The Putney Open Door Fund is a nonprofit foundation whose purpose is to eliminate barriers for young people seeking educational summer experiences. The Fund’s Board of Directors is committed to making the immeasurable benefits of transformative travel available to all students, regardless of their economic status.

The success of the Putney Open Door Fund depends on the generosity of its donors. One hundred percent of donations goes directly to funding scholarship students. Your support is greatly appreciated! To donate, visit goputney.com/PODF.

The Putney Open Door Fund limits eligibility to students who are U.S. residents, whose parents’ combined annual income is no more than $50,000, and who have few assets. Many applications are received and allocation is competitive. Preference is often given to students who have not had similar educational or travel opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for a scholarship, your completed Putney Open Door Fund (PODF) application must be received by mail no later than February 15, 2020. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Please visit goputney.com/PODF to access application forms and instructions.

Thank you Putney Open Door Fund for allowing me to discover this beautiful place across the world, and build connections with amazing people who I will never forget.

– Haily R., 2019 PODF Recipient, Community Service Fiji

dates & Details

Summer 2020

Join two 2020 Putney programs & deduct $1,000

how to apply

Visit goputney.com and click the “Apply Now” button. If you are new to Putney Student Travel, follow online prompts to proceed with the application process. If you are a Putney alumni family, use your existing account information to log in. If you need assistance, please contact our admissions team at 802.387.5000 or admissions@goputney.com.

Airfare is not included in tuition. Putney organizes and reserves seats for students on a round-trip group flight from a U.S. gateway airport to your program destination. One or more of your group leaders will be at the airport to welcome you and to fly with the group on both departure and return. Please consult us for fares. Students beginning their travel from outside of North America may need to arrange their own airfare to and from the program destination.

Destination Genre Grades Dates Duration Tuition Service Gateway City Page

Building Elementary School

Costa Rica

Exploration 4 & 5 6/22–7/5 14 days $4,690 New York 65

New England Exploration 4–6 7/5–7/17 13 days $2,990 66

Vermont Exploration 4 & 5 6/28–7/4 7 days $1,790 67

Building Middle School

Costa Rica Service 6–8 7/11–8/1 22 days $6,090 25–30 hours New York 57

Dominican Republic Service 7 & 8 7/1–7/15 15 days $4,190 30–50 hours Miami 58

Ecuador & Galápagos Group A Service 7 & 8 6/28–7/15 18 days $5,690 30–50 hours Miami 59

Ecuador & Galápagos Group B Service 7 & 8 7/10–7/27 18 days $5,690 30–50 hours Miami 59

France Language 7 & 8 6/26–7/16 21 days $7,090 New York 62

France & Holland Exploration 7 & 8 7/6–7/22 17 days $6,390 New York 60

Ireland Exploration 6–8 7/2–7/16 15 days $4,990 New York 61

Spain Group A Language 7 & 8 7/4–7/24 21 days $7,190 New York 63

Spain Group B Language 7 & 8 7/11–7/31 21 days $7,190 New York 63

Building High School

Amherst College

Pre-College 9–12 6/28–7/17 20 days $5,790 50

Barcelona Pre-College 9–12 6/27–7/17 21 days $6,890 New York 52

Barcelona: Sports Career 9–12 7/11–7/26 15 days $6,390 New York 40

Belize: Zoology Career 9–12 7/4–7/20 17 days $6,590 Miami 41

Berlin Pre-College 9–12 7/1–7/21 21 days $6,990 New York 53

Borneo: Sustainability Career 9–12 7/10–7/30 21 days $4,790 60–80 hours Los Angeles 42

China Language 9–12 7/10–8/6 28 days $6,990 Los Angeles 34

Costa Rica Group A Service 9–12 6/22–7/6 15 days $4,190 30–50 hours Miami 14

Costa Rica Group B Service 9–12 7/4–7/25 22 days $5,190 60–80 hours Miami 14

Costa Rica Group C Service 9–12 7/14–7/28 15 days $4,190 30–50 hours Miami 14

Costa Rica Group D Service 9–12 7/10–7/31 22 days $5,190 60–80 hours Miami 14

Croatia Exploration 9–12 6/28–7/19 22 days $5,990 New York 26

Dominican Republic Service 9–12 6/29–7/20 22 days $5,090 60–80 hours Miami 15

Building High School (continued)

Ecuador & Galápagos Language 9–12 6/28–7/25 28 days $6,490 60–80 hours Miami 35

Ecuador & Galápagos Group A Service 9–12 6/26–7/23 28 days $6,490 60–80 hours Miami

Ecuador & Galápagos Group B Service 9–12 7/1–7/28 28 days $6,490 60–80 hours Miami

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Faroe Islands & Iceland Exploration 9–12 7/16–7/29 14 days $5,990 New York 27

Fiji Group A Service 9–12 6/24–7/15 22 days $5,090 50–70 hours Los Angeles 16

Fiji Group B Service 9–12 7/1–7/22 22 days $5,090 50–70 hours Los Angeles 16

Fiji, New Zealand, & Australia Group A Exploration 9–12 6/27–7/28 32 days $10,090 Los Angeles 28

Fiji, New Zealand, & Australia Group B Exploration 9–12 7/4–8/4 32 days $10,090 Los Angeles 28

France Language 9–12 6/29–7/31 33 days $8,890 New York 36

India Service 9–12 6/29–7/22 24 days $5,790 60–80 hours New York 17

Ireland: Writing Career 9–12 7/9–7/21 13 days $4,590 New York 43

Italy: Food & Farm Career 9–12 6/26–7/10 15 days $5,890 New York 44

Kilimanjaro Exploration 9–12 6/29–7/15 17 days $8,190 New York 29

Laos: Conservation Career 9–12 6/25–7/10 16 days $5,390 Los Angeles 45

Morocco Service 9–12 7/20–8/9 21 days $5,690 40–60 hours New York 18

Nepal Group A Service 9–12 6/27–7/18 22 days $5,990 60–80 hours New York 19

Nepal Group B Service 9–12 7/18–8/8 22 days $5,990 60–80 hours New York 19

Patagonia: Skiing Exploration 9–12 7/23–8/8 17 days $5,990 Miami 30

Peru Group A Service 9–12 6/28–7/18 21 days $5,090 40–60 hours Miami 20

Peru Group B Service 9–12 7/11–7/25 15 days $4,090 30–40 hours Miami 20

South Africa Service 9–12 6/25–7/14 20 days $6,590 40–60 hours New York 21

South Korea: Music Career 9–12 6/27–7/12 16 days $5,390 Los Angeles 46

Spain Language 9–12 6/25–7/27 33 days $8,890 New York 37

Switzerland, Italy, France & Holland Exploration 9–12 6/28–7/31 34 days $9,690 New York 31

Tanzania Service 9–12 6/29–7/21 23 days $6,590 60–80 hours New York 22

Tokyo Pre-College 9–12 6/27–7/17 21 days $7,990 Los Angeles 54

UCLA Pre-College 9–12 7/5–7/18 14 days $5,390 51

Vietnam Service 9–12 7/2–7/30 29 days $6,190 80–100 hours Los Angeles 23

Dates & details are subject to change.

We expect Putney participants to maintain high standards of personal behavior. Since they are encouraged, within the context of our programs, to take leadership roles and to make some of their own discoveries, students whose parents require them to be under constant surveillance or who are likely to act irresponsibly, use drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, or behave in a disruptive manner, should not apply. Students who violate our few rules are subject to dismissal at our sole discretion. Parents are responsible for making arrangements for, bearing the cost of, and providing supervision for dismissed students’ immediate travel home, even in situations that require extended international travel. In such cases, no refund of the program tuition is given. Students dismissed from programs will not receive credit for community service hours completed prior to their dismissal.

At Putney we take pride in our reputation for careful, thorough planning and attention to detail. The descriptions of our programs are based on our experiences in previous summers and our plans for this summer. It is inevitable that some details described here will not happen exactly as presented. To get the most out of the Putney experience, participants need to be flexible in responding to unforeseen situations and creative in taking advantage of unexpected opportunities. We expect Putney participants to share responsibility for the success of their experience.

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Miami,

Princeton, NJ

Larchmont, NY

Long Island, NY

New York City, NY

Cleveland, OH Bend, OR Philadelphia, PA